Our research comes from clinical needs. When we encounter unresolved problems in diagnosis and treatment, we aim to address them through research. Our publications have led to the widespread use of new treatments, including disopyramide for symptoms in people who have obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Additionally, papers and lectures by my esteemed surgical colleague Dr. Daniel Swistel have led other surgeons to adopt his innovative surgical techniques to improve the myectomy operation by simultaneously repairing the mitral valve.